Last year, I created a series of fantasy trading cards to salute the 26th Anniversary of the release of my favorite David Lynch film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. This gorgeous motion picture with powerhouse performances by Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, Dana Ashbrook, and more was released on August 28, 1992. I had a ball creating last year’s cards that I couldn’t resist creating more for the 27th Anniversary this year.
These fantasy cards were inspired by the outstanding Rittenhouse Twin Peaks trading cards released in 2018. Thankfully, there will be another series coming this year (as shared by my fellow Bookhouse Boy @TwinPeaksArchive. You can pre-order the second series from BlowoutCards.com.
Like the fantasy cards from 2018, I wish the Fire Walk With Me cards were real. As of today, I’m not aware of any plans for a series based on Lynch’s film (I’m guessing it has to do with rights). Nevertheless, please enjoy the ten cards (plus a bonus card from The Missing Pieces) I selected below. Believe me, it wasn’t an easy decision picking which moments to feature.
Wash Your Hands!
One of the more disturbing scenes in the film takes place around the Palmer’s dinner table. Laura returns home only to be berated by her father Leland about  not washing her hands before dinner. Ray Wise gives a stellar performance in this scene that made me want to immediately wash my hands.
In fact I love this scene so much that I had Ray Wise autograph his photo with that exclamation when I met him at Studio 35 in Columbus, Ohio in July 2019.
Faster and Faster
Speaking of incredible performances, Sheryl Lee is amazing in this film. I’ve never witnessed such a range of emotions on the silver screen. The scene with Donna in the Hayward’s living room when she talks about falling through space is hauntingly beautiful. Just look at those eyes! There was actually more filmed from this scene which is explained in this More Missing Pieces article.
3:30 In The Morning
I can’t put into words just how much I love the first 35 minutes of Fire Walk With Me. The performances by Chris Isaak and Kiefer Sutherland our perfect, especially in this scene outside the Deer Meadow Sheriff’s Department Morgue.
Agent Stanley: “Agent Desmond, it’s 3:30 in the morning, where are we going to sleep?”
Agent Desmond: “We’re not. You and I are going to get some food.”
It’s my favorite thing to say when it’s really early in the morning (or is that really late?).
Teresa Banks
I’m still bummed I never got to meet Pamela Gidley who played Teresa Banks in the film. I share this scene however as it’s a powerful opening scene. Something familiar that we could have easily seen with Laura’s body.
In an early draft of the script, Teresa’s body is floating through Hells Canyon along Joseph’s Creek in Deer Meadow, Washington. Later versions of the script changed the creek’s name to Wind River:
TERESA BANKS’ body wrapped in plastic floating through Hells Canyon, drifting along in Wind River.
I Â Know Shit from Shinolah
The scene at Hap’s Diner in Deer Meadow is one of those surreal moments that made me fall in love with the first 35 minutes of the film. The “Old Guy” as described in the script delivers the best lines. There is a line that was cut from his dialogue. In the script he says, “I can tell shit from shinolah. Gets me along way down the road.” But the way he delivers the line twice … so perfect!
And the French Girl (who isn’t in the script) … reminds me of Carlotta Valdez from Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. I wonder if she is related to the French Girl from Season 3?
I wanted so much for that Old Guy to be at “Hap’s Diner” (aka the former Fall City Grill) when I first visited the location in August 1996.
I Am The Great Went
This line said by Jacques Renault from The Power and the Glory / Pink Room still confuses me, yet that’s why I can’t get enough of it. It’s a mystery that may never be resolved and that’s okay.
See, I’ve Already Gone Places
I could watch Harry Dean Stanton play Carl Rodd all day. I was so delighted he returned in Season 3 on Showtime. It’s his lines in Teresa Banks’ trailer that stick with me the most. The best part is his lines from this scene – “See, I’ve already gone places” – isn’t in the script.
You’re Gonna Burn Your Engine Out
Take it easy Mister! I love Mo’s Motor, which sadly, the building was demolished several years ago. But this entire scene, including Ray Wise’s brilliant performance, is perfect. I particular like the “Treat Him Right” sign on the garage door.
Leland Palmer, In The Train Car, With the Knife
While researching these scene, I discovered this outstanding still from Leland Palmer in the train car. Just look at that expression! Wow.
The interesting part about this image comes from Episode 1001 when Doctor Hayward describes Laura’s post-mortem. He called Joe Fielding in from Fairvale to “do the work” while Doc Hayward assisted.
According to the report, Laura died from “loss of blood. Numerous shallow wounds. No single one serious enough to cause death.”
Looks like a knife to me.
Garmonbozia
It’s because of this image that I never, ever eat creamed corn.
Of course it was cool to see creamed corn return in Season 3. Here is David Lynch adding some creamed corn to the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department floor when Bob in a bubble arrives.
The Bonus Card comes from Phillip Jeffries in Argentina
Put On Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues
I really wish the Phillip Jeffries at the Palm Deluxe Hotel was included in the theatrical release. David Bowie was the king of cool. The best part about his outfit and this scene … red shoes. Let’s Dance!
